Two grants were awarded to groups as playscheme grants, while a further six were awarded as community grants.

The groups receiving the playscheme grants were Childcare in the Community and Blameless SCIO (both from Hamilton) who were awarded £600 each.

The following groups were awarded Community Grants:

• Hillhouse Link Tenants’ and Residents’ Association – £900 for an environmental project
• Quarter in Bloom – £300 for an environmental project
• 1st Larkhall Boys Brigade - £350 for entrance fees, equipment and materials
• Strutherhill Lunch and Social Club – £200 for an outing
• Earnocks Residents’ Association – £200 for administration and publicity costs
• Hamilton Baths Amateur Swimming Club – £200 for an outing

Community groups interested in applying for awards can do so on the council website.